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Thiruvilaiyadal(1965)
Tamil mins
Thiruvilaiyadal (1965) is a Tamil film directed by A. P. Nagarajan. Starring Sivaji Ganesan, Savitri and Nagesh. With an audience rating of 8.6/10, Thiruvilaiyadal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1965.
Director:A. P. Nagarajan
Mood:
upliftingemotionalinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 July 1965
- Director
- A. P. Nagarajan
- Language
- Tamil
- GudVibe Rating
- 8.6/10
Storyline
A sacred mango is given to the elder brother after a contest. The younger brother, upset, leaves home and refuses to return despite a devotee's pleas. Their mother arrives and tells stories of divine games to soothe him.
“A god's tantrum. A mother's stories. A journey home.”
Film Details
8.6Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 July 1965
Also Known AsThiruvilaiyadal
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
upliftingemotionalinspiring
Themes
familyidentityjusticelove
Tonepoetic
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
8.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally planned to be shot in colour, but was filmed in black and white due to budget constraints.
- The role of Lord Shiva was played by veteran actor Sivaji Ganesan, who was known for his meticulous preparation for divine roles.
- The famous song 'Kettavarellam' was filmed at the real Palani Hills, adding to the film's authentic feel.
- Director A. P. Nagarajan was known for his mythological films and this was one of his biggest commercial successes.
- The film's script is based on a collection of Tamil folk tales about Lord Shiva's playful interventions.
- It was one of the few films where the popular comedian Nagesh played a serious role, as the poet Dharumi.
- The movie was remade in Hindi as 'Mahadev' in 1989, but was not as successful as the Tamil original.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Thiruvilaiyadal
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Director-Producer4 films →
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